Film

Former Bond villain turns unlikely action hero in ‘The Amateur’

Rami Malek trades his Bond villain persona for a vengeful mathematician in the Bourne-style thriller "The Amateur". In arts24's weekly film show, our critic Emma Jones reveals if the Oscar winner can…

2 weeks ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

‘The Master and Margarita’: Highly successful Russian film takes aim at regime

The director of a highly controversial film that's accused of criticising the regime in Russia has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the incredible success of the film and the threats he has…

4 weeks ago

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130 years of film: A look at the oldest moving images

We kick off this edition of arts24 with a look at the world's oldest moving images, courtesy of France's Lumière Brothers, in Thierry Frémaux's documentary "Lumière! The Adventure Continues". Next, get ready…

4 weeks ago

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Disney’s poisoned apple: New ‘Snow White’ film gets a muted launch

A new live action remake of "Snow White" stars Gal Gadot and Rachel Ziegler; film critic Emma Jones tells us why revisiting the 1937 animated classic has stirred up controversy for Disney…

1 month ago

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In Kampala slums, Uganda’s action-packed film studio Wakaliwood defies norms

In the slums of Wakaliga, on the outskirts of Uganda's capital Kampala, an independent film studio has been defying norms for 20 years. With shoestring budgets, Wakaliwood produces action and martial arts…

2 months ago

Africa

Oscar-nominated film ‘Hollywoodgate’, an inside look at Taliban takeover of Kabul

The maker of one of the most remarkable films released last year has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how he gained access to and followed the Taliban just after they retook control…

3 months ago

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Angelina Jolie becomes Maria Callas in Chilean director Pablo Larraín’s film

Angelina Jolie learns to sing opera for her part as Maria Callas in Paris. The biopic looks at the final days in the life of one of the most iconic and controversial…

3 months ago

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Director Julio Palacio on his touching film ‘Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World’

An award-winning director has told FRANCE 24 about his short film that uncovers the world of a remarkable young woman and her family's journey to understand it. Makayla is a teenage girl…

3 months ago

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Oscar-winning animator Adam Elliot on his acclaimed film ‘Memoir of a Snail’

Childhood trauma, addiction, poverty, homophobia, religious extremism and disability are just some of the hard-hitting themes in filmmaker Adam Elliot's new dark and humorous film "Memoir of a Snail".…

3 months ago

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Film show: ‘We Live in Time’, a ‘Love Story’ for our time

We Live in Time is a 2024 romantic comedy-drama film directed by John Crowley from a screenplay by Nick Payne. It follows the relationship of a couple (Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh)…

4 months ago

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‘Witches’: Elizabeth Sankey on her courageous film on postpartum psychosis

British director Elizabeth Sankey bravely recounts her story of frightening isolation and unwanted thoughts after childbirth in her spellbinding documentary "Witches", which is out on Mubi. The film features interviews with medical…

5 months ago

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Film

Former Bond villain turns unlikely action hero in ‘The Amateur’

‘The Master and Margarita’: Highly successful Russian film takes aim at regime

130 years of film: A look at the oldest moving images

Disney’s poisoned apple: New ‘Snow White’ film gets a muted launch

In Kampala slums, Uganda’s action-packed film studio Wakaliwood defies norms

Oscar-nominated film ‘Hollywoodgate’, an inside look at Taliban takeover of Kabul

Angelina Jolie becomes Maria Callas in Chilean director Pablo Larraín’s film

Director Julio Palacio on his touching film ‘Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World’

Oscar-winning animator Adam Elliot on his acclaimed film ‘Memoir of a Snail’

Film show: ‘We Live in Time’, a ‘Love Story’ for our time

‘Witches’: Elizabeth Sankey on her courageous film on postpartum psychosis

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